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Tag Archives: ad orientem
The Beheading of John the Baptist and Mass ‘ad orientem versus’
Here is a thought which I offered during my live stream for this Feast of the Beheading of John the Baptist (which is my name day more than the Nativity of the Baptist for reasons which over the years have … Read More →
To bishops who want to ban (entirely legit) “ad orientem” worship… “Do you like apples?”
To bishops who want to ban (entirely legit) “ad orientem” worship… “Do you like apples?” Pope Leo celebrated Mass ad Orientem- facing East- this morning at the Papal Summer residence. At a moment when bishops are trying to outlaw the … Read More →
Here we go again! Comments on forcing table altars and forbidding Mass “ad orientem”.
I’ve been asked by several people whether or not a diocesan bishop has authority on his own to require only versus populum celebration of Mass in the Novus Ordo. This seems to be what the Archbishop of Detroit desires. I’ve posted on … Read More →
New book SHUTS DOWN the old chestnut objections to the Traditional Latin Mass. Get ready to respond to objections and to deepen your understanding.
If it is Wednesday Peter Kwasniewski must have another book coming. 5…4…3…2… BAM! There it is right on schedule… another book. In truth, this one came a little while ago. This is a winner. There are false old chestnuts flung … Read More →
It’s ‘ad orientEm’ not ‘ad orientUm’ and it’s what we need right now.
The great liturgical scholar Klaus Gamber said that the de-orientation of the altar was the more destructive change after the Council. To make that clear: The priest celebrating Mass facing the people did more damage to the Faith than anything … Read More →
Turn Towards The Lord Again!
Solomon’s Temple was much larger than the Tabernacle of Moses, in part because it was also intended to be a house of prayer for all nations, the Gentiles. As a matter of fact, Gentiles helped build the Temple. When Solomon … Read More →
The fever virus spreads! Another bishop attacks ‘ad orientem’ worship.
Bishops. Waiting to see what the other guys do. Then, boldly leaping into action! And getting it wrong. Again. The Bishop of Erie Pennsylvania is not to be confused with his predecessor, the Erie Bishop of Pennsylvania, Donald Trautman. Although, … Read More →
A look at the Letter purporting to forbid “ad orientem” worship in the Diocese of Venice
I received a copy of the letter which Bp. Dewane sent to his priests in which he attempts to forbid ad orientem celebration of Holy Mass according to the Novus Ordo. This is a steaming mess. There many things wrong … Read More →
The war on Mass “ad orientem”.
And so it begins. This just in from a reader… My bishop (Venice in Florida) has just (via a letter to his priests) forbidden the use of ad orientem in any Novus Ordo Masses with a congregation. He asserts that … Read More →
Cupich’s war on Catholics continues: a Chicago pastor speaks up – UPDATED with tweet from Bp. Strickland @Bishopoftyler
UPDATE 17 Jan 2022: The thugs got busy. UPDATE 16 Jan 2022: God bless Bp. Strickland. This brave priest goes to the heart of the issue. “Do we go the way of Jesus Christ or do we accommodate and compromise … Read More →
mickeyfitz on Prayer for the SSPX and Leo: “Father, I join you in your prayer. While have no affection for the SSPX and have never attended even one…”
